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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.15, 113.29 and 53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.15, 113.29 and 53 is: 73.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.15 : 113.29 = 53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.15/113.29 = 53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.15x = 113.29 × 53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.15x = 6,004.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,004.37/82.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.09

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